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The Silver Star banner meant a member of that household was serving in the Armed Forces. They were available with as many stars as necessary (some families had multiple members in the services). If a family member lost their life, the silver star was replaced with a gold star.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe stars were white on a red and white background. They were put there by families who had someone in the service during various wars, especially WWI and WW2. If the service person were killed in the war, a gold star was hung in the window.
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∙ 11y agoIt meant that a family member had died in the service. These little banners could be purchased, with one, two, three or four blue stars, to show how many were in the service. If one was killed, you'd need a new banner with a gold star, and another with blue stars for any remaining family members in the service. There is still a national organization of Gold Star Mothers.
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∙ 17y agoA family member had died in the Armed Forces.
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∙ 9y agoblue star -service member
gold star death of service member
no silver star in window -- only medal for valor
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Was silver eliminated in coins during World War 2?
No, but copper and nickel was. This is why we have 1943 steel Lincoln cents and the SILVER War Nickels of 1942 to 1945.
What is a war nickel?
It is an American nickel made of copper, silver and manganese during World War 2.
How many bronze stars awarded in World War 2?
The total number of Bronze Star Medals awarded during World War 2 is unknown. The 82nd Airborne alone was awarded 2,478 Bronze Stars. The medal was created in 1944.
How many stars were on American flags in world war 1?
48 stars
How many stars are on the world war 2 memorial?
4,000 gold stars are on the wall because they symbolize the world war 2.
What did a gold star on someone's window represent during World War 2?
The Germans put golden stars on people and businesses and it meant they were Jewish.
How many silver stars have been awarded since 2001?
About 386 Silver Stars have been awarded to our men and women in uniform since the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (9/11).
What is the time during Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
1943-1945 or during world war 2
What Medal was Nathaniel Quentin awarded during World War 2?
Silver Star
Can you explain why other stars are seen only at night not during daytime?
because the world ended
How did the US flag look during World War 2?
Same as it does now but with 42 stars.
Where was Andy Rooney during world war 2?
England and Europe with Stars and Stripes newspaper
Where is the biggest window in the world?
The biggest window in the world is said to be in Notre Dame Cathedral. The window is called the Rose Window.
How many stars were on the US flag during World War I?
There were 48 stars on the US flag during World War I. Arizona was the 48th state, joining the Union in 1912, just before the war started. The next states to join were Alaska and Hawaii in 1959.
Why did the nazi have to wear a star during world war 2?
Nazis used swastikas, Americans used white stars and the Soviets wore red stars.
What was the name of the official U.S. Army newspaper during World War 2?
Possibly, Stars and Stripes.
What is the duration of Window on the World?
The duration of Window on the World is 1800.0 seconds.
